One of the strengths of Mark Mickan’s coaching is his ability to, not only, develop young players, but to trust them with the responsibility of a spot in the senior team.

Look at the success he had back when he was with the Eagles bringing on players like Ciccollella, Burton, etc. Again this year he put a lot of faith in Snelling and Haysman and they were crucial to our GF win. Also, playing Brind in the Preliminary, for his first game, and Agostino paid dividends.

There remains un-realised potential from our magnificent 2014 U18 team with players like Agostino,Watchman, Ahmat-Watkins, Brind, Turner, Holliday, etc who should be pressing for senior spots in 2016. Durdin, Francis, Bonner and Snelling from this team are all now on AFL lists.

Anderson and Homburg have proved they can play a role at senior level.

With the exception of Snelling and Haysman, none of these players played in our GF winning team. If they can all stay fit and develop further under Mickan then 2016 is looking good.

Harrison Westhoff played 5 of the 6 games in the U18 National Championships as a tall defender but I've not heard much talk about him. Is he a way off physically? Can someone who's seen a bit of him comment?